Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $250.90 | 7.695% | $270.2068 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #2 | $110.39 | 8.418% | $119.6826 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 13.350% | $270.4644 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #4 | $249.77 | 13.457% | $283.3815 | $283.38 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 4.161% | $136.7738 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 10.701% | $88.1844 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.37 | 10.730% | $266.1617 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,301.01 | $1,434.8552 | $1,434.84 | $1,434.85 | $1,435.00 |